No official word but some instructors were told they could teach the renewal course and issue the certificate later when it became available. I would expect anyone due to expire in the early part of 2019, can take the course any time now. There's is no statue or rule stating the time frame.

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The normal certificate is new as well, and must be used starting in July

Ya, that could be interesting for those who put off sending their stuff in. I know that many don't get around to it right away.

I think they mean for classes going forward. If somebody just finished a class over the weekend, they will still have the old certificate. Some might take up to a year to apply, they may be saving money, or waiting because they are moving to a new address, etc.

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The normal certificate is new as well, and must be used starting in July

Ya, that could be interesting for those who put off sending their stuff in. I know that many don't get around to it right away.

I think they mean for classes going forward. If somebody just finished a class over the weekend, they will still have the old certificate. Some might take up to a year to apply, they may be saving money, or waiting because they are moving to a new address, etc.

Ya i agree but the ISP can be less than accomidating sometimes. As long as the date is. Before July xx then they should be good, but that doesnt mean tbey will be...

I didn't do prints first time around, and don't want to do them upon renewal. In my opinion, prints are for cataloging criminals and people with top secret security clearances. I am neither. I'd sure think that getting the class and certificate done six months early should make a renewal license come in way before March 2019.

I didn't do prints first time around, and don't want to do them upon renewal. In my opinion, prints are for cataloging criminals and people with top secret security clearances. I am neither. I'd sure think that getting the class and certificate done six months early should make a renewal license come in way before March 2019.

This only applies to instructors. We have to have ours done to become and instructor.